Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Birmingham seeks an individual to support estimations, assist project managers, and ensure smooth job progress at sites. Ideal candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in general contracting, strong skills in reading construction plans, and an eagerness to grow. The role offers growth opportunities and requires a relational, self-starting personality.

Benefits

401K

No travel

Flexible PTO

Health Benefits

Truck Allowance

Growth Opportunity

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience with a general contractor, ideally in concrete or structural work.
• Strong ability to read construction plans and perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Relational, humble personality with the ability to build trust with field crews and superintendents.
• Growth-oriented self-starter with an owner’s mindset, eager to grow into a Project Manager seat within 2–3 years.

Responsibilities

• Support estimating and bid preparation through takeoffs, vendor coordination, and pricing.
• Assist project managers in reviewing contracts and scopes for accuracy.
• Visit job sites regularly to check progress, communicate with superintendents, and build rapport with crews.
• Track project details, change orders, and job costs to keep projects moving smoothly.

Skills

Experience with a general contractor

Ability to read construction plans

Relational personality

Self-starter with an owner’s mindset

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support estimating and bid preparation through takeoffs, vendor coordination, and pricing.
• Assist project managers in reviewing contracts and scopes for accuracy.
• Visit job sites regularly to check progress, communicate with superintendents, and build rapport with crews.
• Track project details, change orders, and job costs to keep projects moving smoothly.

Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years of experience with a general contractor, ideally in concrete or structural work.
• Strong ability to read construction plans and perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Relational, humble personality with the ability to build trust with field crews and superintendents.
• Growth-oriented self-starter with an owner’s mindset, eager to grow into a Project Manager seat within 2–3 years.

Benefits

• 401K
• No travel
• Flexible PTO
• Health Benefits
• Truck Allowance
• Growth Opportunity
• Competitive Compensation